Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ajani's Response
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Interjection
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Textbook Tabulator
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion266 decks452 decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
56%inclusion252 decks452 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion228 decks452 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion241 decks452 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion209 decks452 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion241 decks452 decks
43%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion197 decks452 decks
42%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion180 decks452 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion230 decks452 decks
38%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion171 decks452 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion223 decks452 decks
-18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion197 decks452 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion186 decks452 decks
25%synergy
Wake the Past
40%inclusion182 decks452 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion179 decks452 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion178 decks452 decks
36%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion96 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion168 decks452 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion167 decks452 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion93 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
32%inclusion144 decks452 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion142 decks452 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion130 decks452 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion127 decks452 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion73 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion96 decks357 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion120 decks452 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion116 decks452 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion113 decks452 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
25%inclusion112 decks452 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion110 decks452 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion105 decks452 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion103 decks452 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion97 decks452 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion93 decks452 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion92 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion92 decks452 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion91 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion83 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion81 decks452 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion79 decks452 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion77 decks452 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion76 decks452 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
16%inclusion74 decks452 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
15%inclusion70 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion65 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion62 decks452 decks
13%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion60 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion59 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion58 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion57 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion54 decks452 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion53 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
12%inclusion52 decks452 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
11%inclusion49 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion48 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion48 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion47 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion46 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion46 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion45 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion43 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Dockworker Drone
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
9.1%inclusion41 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
9.1%inclusion41 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Hangarback Walker
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion149 decks452 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion146 decks452 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion145 decks452 decks
-17%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion134 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion132 decks452 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion125 decks452 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion107 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion83 decks452 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion76 decks452 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion44 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion43 decks452 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion43 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion38 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion37 decks452 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.0%inclusion36 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.7%inclusion35 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.6%inclusion30 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion123 decks452 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion84 decks452 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion79 decks452 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion79 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion54 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion53 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion51 decks452 decks
-11%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion49 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion30 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
-7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion161 decks452 decks
29%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
34%inclusion87 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion132 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion91 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion69 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion68 decks452 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion62 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion53 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion38 decks357 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion45 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
9.1%inclusion41 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.0%inclusion36 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.7%inclusion35 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.3%inclusion33 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.4%inclusion29 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion26 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
-1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
29%inclusion133 decks452 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion99 decks452 decks
21%synergy
Resourceful Defense
20%inclusion89 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion63 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion49 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
-17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.2%inclusion28 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.8%inclusion26 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Born to Drive
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion63 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion51 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion106 decks452 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion89 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion81 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion78 decks452 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion60 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion56 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion50 decks452 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion34 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion23 decks452 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion360 decks452 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion357 decks452 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion182 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion161 decks452 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion157 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion143 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion121 decks452 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion119 decks452 decks
-18%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion114 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion110 decks452 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion93 decks452 decks
-21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion59 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.2%inclusion37 decks452 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion29 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion27 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.8%inclusion26 decks452 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion26 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion451 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion450 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion448 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion357 decks452 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion284 decks452 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion260 decks452 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion230 decks452 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion197 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion175 decks452 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion175 decks452 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion169 decks452 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion166 decks452 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion165 decks452 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion157 decks452 decks
-20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion143 decks452 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion142 decks452 decks
-22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion140 decks452 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion130 decks452 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion126 decks452 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion123 decks452 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion122 decks452 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion122 decks452 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion118 decks452 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion109 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion105 decks452 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion96 decks452 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion90 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion89 decks452 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion88 decks452 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion87 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion80 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion70 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion68 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion66 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion59 decks452 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion56 decks452 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion55 decks452 decks
-4%synergy
Glittering Massif
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion53 decks452 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion46 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.8%inclusion40 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.4%inclusion38 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion37 decks452 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.3%inclusion33 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.9%inclusion31 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion30 decks452 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.4%inclusion29 decks452 decks
-6%synergy